Archive for August, 2009

New WPB Marketing Campaign to Launch Soon

posted on : Friday, August 28th, 2009

WPB and the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce are preparing to launch our new neighborhood marketing campaign, and we need your help! Visit www.wegotitinwpb.com to contribute. We’d like to get a sense of the neighborhood from your perspective.  What’s your favorite place in the neighborhood?  (more…)

No Meeting Held August 2009

posted on : Thursday, August 27th, 2009

WPB’s Facade Rebate Program — Apply Now!

posted on : Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

The WPB Facade Rebate Program is now underway! Owners and tenants of street level commercial or retail property located within WPB’s boundaries, may apply for a rebate of up to 50% on approved facade improvement costs.  (more…)

Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location: Wicker Park Library, 1701 N. Milwaukee
Start Date: 2009-09-02 18:00
End Date: 2009-09-02 21:00

Description
At this free safety meeting, learn how to defend yourself. Learn what to do if you have a problem when you\’re alone. Participate in a FREE personal safety mini-class and meet our new 14th District Police Commander.

Bucktown Apple Pie Contest

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location: Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley
Link out: http://www.bucktownapplepiecontest.com/
Start Date: 2009-10-18 14:00
End Date: 2009-10-18 17:00

Description
A fun-filled afternoon of music, games, prizes and over 200 homemade apple pies!

Bucktown 5k

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location:
Link out: http://www.bucktown5k.com/
Start Date: 2009-10-04 8:30
End Date: 2009-10-04

Description

Shredding and Recycling Day

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location:
Start Date: 2009-11-14
End Date: 2009-11-14

Description
Have all of your sensitive paperwork shredded for free! There is a 3 box/bag limit; but you can have additional material shredded for $5 per box/bag.

Wicker Park and Bucktown Shredding and Recycling Day

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location: The parking lot in front of Jewel, Kmart, and Staples on Ashland Avenue, just north of Division
Start Date: 2009-09-12 10:00
End Date: 2009-09-12 12:00

Description
Have all of your sensitive paperwork shredded for free! There is a 3 box/bag limit; but you can have additional material shredded for $5 per box/bag.

Fall smART Show

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location: N. MILWAUKEE
Link out: http://www.smartshow.org/
Start Date: 2009-09-13 12:00
End Date: 2009-09-13 18:00

Description
JOIN THE ARTISTS OF THE FLAT IRON FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL FALL SMARTSHOW, A UNIQUE THREE DAY SHOW & SALE IN WICKER PARK/BUCKTOWN, FEATURING THE ART OF WELL OVER ONE HUNDRED PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, PERFORMERS, POETS AND MUSICIANS. THERE IS A $5 SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. EVERYONE IS WELCOME REGARDLESS OF HIS OR HER ABILITY OR DESIRE TO CONTRIBUTE

2ND ANNUAL FALL smART SHOW

posted on : Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Location: 1579 N. MILWAUKEE
Start Date: 2009-09-12 12:00
End Date: 2009-09-12 22:00

Description
JOIN THE ARTISTS OF THE FLAT IRON FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL FALL SMARTSHOW, A UNIQUE THREE DAY SHOW & SALE IN WICKER PARK/BUCKTOWN, FEATURING THE ART OF WELL OVER ONE HUNDRED PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, PERFORMERS, POETS AND MUSICIANS. THERE IS A $5 SUGGESTED DONATION AT THE DOOR. EVERYONE IS WELCOME REGARDLESS OF HIS OR HER ABILITY OR DESIRE TO CONTRIBUTE.